Ground Turkey Fajitas
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Introducing Ground Turkey Fajitas, a tasty and healthy take on the traditional fajita! This version adds a lighter touch to the world of conventional fajitas, which is filled with spices and packed full of flavor and lean protein. Taste the ideal combination of colorful bell peppers, onions, and spiced ground turkey, all wrapped up in a toasty tortilla. This is a simple, fast dinner that does not skimp on flavor or nutrition. Prepare to improve your fajita experience with this delicious and wholesome alternative.
Ingredient Notes
Get the following ingredients ready for this amazing ground turkey fajitas recipe:
For this recipe, gather the following ingredients: 1 tablespoon of olive oil, sliced green, red, and yellow bell peppers, a pinch of sea salt and pepper, and juice of half a lime. For the Ground Fajita mix, you will need another tablespoon of olive oil (or avocado oil), 2 pounds of 93% lean ground turkey, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons of smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons each of chili powder and cumin powder, and 2 teaspoons of oregano (powder or dried). Season with sea salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with freshly diced cilantro to complete this flavorful dish.
How to Make a Fajita Ground Turkey Skillet
Follow these easy steps to make some delicious Ground Turkey Fajitas. In a pan over medium heat, toss in a multicolored mixture of sliced bell peppers (green, red, and yellow). To infuse bright flavors, squeeze the juice of half a lime and sprinkle it with sea salt and pepper.
In the same skillet, heat one more tablespoon of olive oil (or avocado oil) for the Ground Fajita mix. Add 2 pounds of ground turkey while making sure the ground turkey you add is not any leaner than 93%. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of smoked paprika, 2 teaspoons of chili powder and cumin powder, 2 teaspoons of dried or powdered oregano, and 1 teaspoon each of onion powder and garlic powder. Add pepper and sea salt to taste.
Allow the flavorful mixture to gently heat until the turkey meat is well cooked and the spices combine. Add freshly chopped cilantro as garnish. With its lovely blend of flavors, this Fajita Ground Turkey recipe is sure to be a quick, simple, and enjoyable dinner for any occasion.
Tips and Tricks
Recipe Tips
Try experimenting with different bell pepper varieties or changing the spice levels to suit your taste to improve the flavor of your Ground Turkey Fajitas. Do not be afraid to add a little onion or garlic for an added burst of flavor.
Serving Tips
For a filling and hearty dinner, try serving your Ground Turkey Fajitas over fluffy rice or warm tortillas to maximize your enjoyment. Toss in some salsa, guacamole, or sour cream to heighten the flavor and provide a cool counterpoint to the dish’s savory appeal. Every meal is made more enjoyable with these serving suggestions, which highlight the tastes and textures.
Storage Tips
Should you find yourself with extra food, refrigerate it in an airtight container. The next day, the tastes are even more exquisite since they continue to mix and grow. With a little gentle heating on the stove or in the microwave, you can quickly and deliciously prepare a dinner to go.
How to add flavor to ground turkey?
Enhance ground turkey’s flavor with a mix of aromatic spices like onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, and oregano or marinate it before cooking for intensified taste.
How to make ground turkey tender?
Cook ground turkey until it’s no longer pink, use fats like olive oil, and incorporate moisture-rich ingredients such as diced tomatoes or broth to ensure tenderness and juiciness.
Ground Turkey Fajitas
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- pinch of sea salt & pepper
- 1/2 lime juice
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1 tablespoon olive oil
- avocado oil
-
2 lb 93% ground turkey
- I do NOT recommend leaner than 93%
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano (powder or dried)
- sea salt & pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro, diced
Steps
Step 1
Set a carbon steel, nonstick or cast iron skillet on medium high heat. Once hot, add oil and all the veggies.
Step 2
Toss the veggies in the skillet until all edges are seared and the bell peppers have slightly wilted, about 4 – 6 minutes. TIP: add lime juice to help wilt them more.
Step 3
Remove the veggies from the skillet and add more oil, then ground turkey. Chop up the turkey as it cooks in the skillet, ensuring there are no large chunks.
Step 4
Once the turkey is about 90% finished cooking, about 6 – 8 minutes, drain any excess water and fat (liquid) from the turkey into a bowl or cup, then place the skillet back on the heat.
Step 5
Sprinkle in the seasonings and immediately stir together. To help keep the turkey moist, gradually add tablespoons of the reserved liquid back into the skillet if you notice the turkey is getting too dry.
Step 6
Add the veggies and toss everything together! Remove the heat and enjoy immediately with tortillas or in a bowl over jasmine rice.
Ground Turkey Fajitas
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- pinch of sea salt & pepper
- 1/2 lime juice
-
1 tablespoon olive oil
- avocado oil
-
2 lb 93% ground turkey
- I do NOT recommend leaner than 93%
- 2 teaspoons onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons oregano (powder or dried)
- sea salt & pepper to taste
- fresh cilantro, diced
-
Set a carbon steel, nonstick or cast iron skillet on medium high heat. Once hot, add oil and all the veggies.
-
Toss the veggies in the skillet until all edges are seared and the bell peppers have slightly wilted, about 4 – 6 minutes. TIP: add lime juice to help wilt them more.
-
Remove the veggies from the skillet and add more oil, then ground turkey. Chop up the turkey as it cooks in the skillet, ensuring there are no large chunks.
-
Once the turkey is about 90% finished cooking, about 6 – 8 minutes, drain any excess water and fat (liquid) from the turkey into a bowl or cup, then place the skillet back on the heat.
-
Sprinkle in the seasonings and immediately stir together. To help keep the turkey moist, gradually add tablespoons of the reserved liquid back into the skillet if you notice the turkey is getting too dry.
-
Add the veggies and toss everything together! Remove the heat and enjoy immediately with tortillas or in a bowl over jasmine rice.
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